Emergency food?

Sunday, October 28, 2012

I posted a version of this to the Vegetarian group. I'd appreciate ideas.

Hurricane? Blizzard? What do you keep on hand for emergency food?

Hurricane Sandy is just beginning to bring rain and wind to my neighborhood but nothing EXTREME --- yet. The weather and news reports have been telling everyone to be prepared. Canned foods are at the top of the emergency food lists.

Canned food might be fine for folks who actually eat canned fish (tuna, sardines) but it doesn't count as "food" in my house. I try to eat a minimum of processed, salty foods --- like canned foods.

For a more complete list:
We do have more than canned items available "just in case". We always have Teddy Old Fashioned Peanut Butter, a variety of favorite cereals, nuts, raisins, and boxes of pasta. A small assortment of fresh veggies and fresh fruit too.

We are luckier than some because we have a gas stove so I can use the stovetop (but I think the oven is electric ignited/set).

DR4G0NFLY_LMT
I keep a stocked pantry all year round. I'm a food hoarder. LOLBut I only buy the stuff that my kids will eat. I can't help it ... if I find it on sale --- I stock up.Which is why my pantry is filled with air tight containers with tons of food.1501 days ago

PHEBESS
I used to keep canned foods for hurricanes, but my stomach is always in knots after a storm, and I really can't eat much. So I've settled on cold cereal (eaten without milk), peanut butter, crackers, things like that. Tea, because we have a grill and can always heat water that way. (I've been known to cook over a coffee can filled with charcoal - did that for 3 months after Hurricane Hugo.) After several days, businesses begin to re-open in town and we usually eat one hot meal out each day, then eat cold things at home til the power is back on.1502 days ago

POSITIVEPAULA8
Water, Torches, radio with batteries, candles and matches, photocopy in a folder of all your important documents ready to take at a moments notice. Crate / box with anything precious, photo's, jewellery etc.. in it easy to get to in a hurry. Spare set of clothing with jumper packed near your emergency Supplies in a cupboard all easy to get to. (All part of your emergency evacuation kit)

SPARKFRAN514
thinking about you and your family let your spark know how you make out. i saw your list of your supplies don't forget and hand held can opener !! not being silly back in 1996 we had a ice storm and many lost powder had the food no can opener and the stores soon ran out thinking about you and DS and praying its not as awful as they fear I am watching the news and praying for all you and your families . Fran 1502 days ago